Red Soldier Beetle vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Soldier Beetle | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagonycha fulva | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.